About Us

Our History

The Lake County Coalition is among 30 organizations in Florida established by state legislation to administer the School Readiness and Voluntary Program in Lake County, Florida. The Coalition provides a variety of innovative early learning services to Lake County families including, child care resource and referral services, subsidized child care assistance and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program eligibility services. Child care services are offered to children ranging from birth to age five, as well as after school programs for children to age twelve.

The School Readiness Program offers financial assistance to low-income families for early child education and care so families can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future

The Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must live in Florida and be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year to be eligible. The program helps build a strong foundation for school using educational materials that are geared to various stages in a child’s development.

Our Mission

To educate and support parents, early childhood professionals and the community as we collaborate to continue to provide the highest quality early learning programs for our children.

Our Vision

The children and families of Lake County are our future and our most vulnerable resource. Our children will enter school eager to learn and ready to succeed.

"Just Match It" Campaign

The Early Learning Coalition of Lake County is legislatively mandated to seek six percent (6%) in local Working Poor Eligible Match (WPEM) revenues. For every dollar generated locally, State and Federal funding sources contribute $15.67.
I know you will agree that for a $1 donation, the return of $15.67 is a significant investment. The program infuses $3.3 million dollars into the local economy and the benefits of child care subsidies extend well beyond the family. The providers pay their employees who in turn shop at the local businesses, pay their housing and living expenses, etc.
We are depending on your help to meet the Match requirement so this program will continue to serve families in our community. Every $180 donation will bring in enough federal funds to cover the cost of a child’s education for one year!